CBS NEWS – Breast cancer survivors may be more vulnerable to common viruses and bacterial infections. Researchers in England found that chemotherapy weakens the immune system of breast cancer patients for at least nine months after treatment. SOURCE – Breast Cancer Research/MedDay/CBS
When it comes to treating heart disease, doctors may be providing better care for men than for women. The American Heart Association says heart disease in women remains both underdiagnosed and undertreated, especially for African Americans. The group says women’s heart attacks may have different causes and symptoms than men’s. SOURCE – Circulation/MedDay/CBS
A new study is fueling the debate over e-cigarettes. Researchers looked at the smoking habits of teenagers in Hawaii. They found that those who vaped were nearly three times more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes a year later. SOURCE – Tobacco Control/MedDay/CBS